Ingredients
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- 6–1/2 oz package pitted dates
- 1–1/4 cup boiling water
- 1–1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 6 tbsp butter
- 1 egg, beaten
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 2–1/2 cup sifted flour
- 1–1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1–1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Chop the dates and pour the boiling water over top.
- Add the butter and sugar, stirring well.
- Once the butter has melted, set aside to cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, stir in the beaten egg and walnuts.
- Sift the dry ingredients and pour into your wet mixture, stirring until just mixed.
- Pour into a 9 x 5 loaf pan and top with additional chopped walnuts, if desired.
- Bake at 350 for 1 hour and 10 minutes. (or until lightly browned and done in the middle)
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
